Visa for Brazil from Gabon: price, documents and processing time 2026

Yes. Holders of a Gabon passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to Brazil. The visa must be obtained from the relevant embassy or consulate before departure. The associated stay is 90 days.

The published fee is the government charge alone. Two or three other lines are added before the visa is in the passport, and they are what makes the final bill.

• Government feeNot published in a source we can verify

  Paid to the state, non-refundable if the visa is refused.

• Application centre feeVariable, set by the operator

  Only when the post uses an external centre. The amount is set locally and we do not publish a figure we cannot verify.

• Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top

  Never compulsory. An intermediary fills the form for you, it does not change the decision or the processing time.

• ExtrasVariable

  Courier return, SMS tracking, compliant photo, insurance, sworn translation or legalisation, depending on what the post requires.

We only display amounts published by an official source. Confirm the total before paying anything.

A standard application file includes an application form, photographs, and proof of accommodation, financial resources, and insurance. The relevant embassy or consulate can confirm the documents required for your individual case. For any fees and payment arrangements, consult the official portal or contact the relevant embassy directly.

Book an appointment with the relevant Embassy or Consulate of Brazil for your place of residence. Complete the required application form and submit the file in line with the consular instructions. Check the official portal or contact the embassy to confirm whether any specific arrangements apply to your application.

Then the application goes to the post accredited for Gabon, often in a neighbouring capital, or to a state acting on its behalf. Confirm which post is competent with the official source before travelling to a third country to apply, a rejected file at the wrong counter costs the trip and the fee.

The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Gabon but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.

Processing times vary depending on the consular post and the applicant’s situation. Submit a complete application sufficiently early and review the official instructions before your appointment. It is advisable not to buy tickets before the visa has been issued.

Failing to check embassy instructions before preparing the file can lead to requests for additional documents. Incomplete evidence or documents that do not follow official instructions can delay the assessment of the application. Do not buy tickets before the visa is issued.